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Scratch -Take the Quiz!

Administrator — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 10:30:45 +0000

Answer these 10 questions to test your understanding of Block Programming when using Scratch. Take the Quiz! (open full screen) Check that you understand the different types of validation checks by completing this quiz: Extension Task Use the scratch website…

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Flappy Bird using Scratch

Administrator — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 07:12:04 +0000

This step by step tutorial will demonstrate how to re-create the game “Flappy Bird” using the online version of Scratch.

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Catch Me If You Can

Administrator — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 09:36:18 +0000

In this challenge we will create a three-player game using Scratch. One player (the yellow ball) will be chased by two other players the red player and the blue player. The red player will use the arrow keys to control…

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3D Staircase Challenge

Administrator — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 10:55:24 +0000

In this challenge you will use http://www.beetleblocks.com/ to create some 3D models to represent different types of staircases. I will use iteration (for loops) to make your code more effective and investigate the use of (x,y,z) coordinates to create your…

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Space Exploration – 3D Models

Administrator — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:11:28 +0000

Computer code can be used to create 2D or 3D graphics. The code used to create these graphics can then be used by 3D printers to create objects. In this challenge we will use block programming to create a 3D…

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BBC micro:bit – Ukulele Chord Reader

Administrator — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 20:47:42 +0000

For this challenge we are going to build a Ukulele Chord Reader for Eric Clapton’s version of the song: “Knock on Heaven’s Door” (Original Author Bob Dylan). You may want to listen to the song first on youtube The idea…

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3D Printing Programming

Administrator — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 21:26:11 +0000

Using a “scratch like” programming language you can create your own 3D models and export them in a format recognised by 3D Printers. Click on the picture above to access the BeetleBlocks project:

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Magic 8 Ball – Using Python Blocks!

Administrator — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:12:26 +0000

The purpose of this post is to demonstrate how Python trinkets can be used to code with blocks. Trinket blocks use the same approach as Scratch: A collection of blocks that the programmer can select to build their code in…

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Remove The Blocks – Robotics Challenge

Administrator — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:38:29 +0000

This is a classic robotics challenge where students have to build their own robot that will be used to tidy up a 2m by 1m mat full of lego bricks by either collecting or pushing these bricks outside the mat.…

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Robotics: Self-Parking Challenge

Administrator — Tue, 27 May 2014 15:11:03 +0000

New cars are fully loaded with technology. Manufacturers are working on new systems to facilitate the driving experience. Self-parking systems will soon be available on most cars. Let’s look at what the technology can do: Your Challenge Build and program…

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